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AUXILIARIES: High-Pressure, High-Output Airlocks

New HP650 and HP850 airlocks from Mac Process Inc., Kansas City, Mo., can handle high-rate, high-pressure conveying applications such as pellet take-away at the discharge of compounding extruders.

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New HP650 and HP850 airlocks from Mac Process Inc., Kansas City, Mo., can handle high-rate, high-pressure conveying applications such as pellet take-away at the discharge of compounding extruders. The HP650 handles about 150,000 lb/hr, while the HP850 moves about 220,000 lb/hr. Bearings, seals, and other components of the standard unit are all rated for operation at 250 F or above.